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Canada-Wide Wireless Broadband Network Planned

Posted by Zonk on from the big-maple-leaf dept.

twilight30 writes "From the Globe and Mail, Rogers Communications Inc. and Bell Canada have said they will put aside their competitive differences to jointly build and manage a Canada-wide wireless broadband network. It is hoped they will initially reach more than two-thirds of Canadians in less than three years." From the article: "The two communications companies will pool their wireless broadband spectrum into a joint venture called Inukshuk Internet Inc. The network will cover more than 40 cities, and 50 rural and remote communities across the country. Users will be able to access the Internet and use voice, video streaming and data applications both inside their home, as well as on the go."

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  1. Will they use... by msauve · · Score: 5, Funny

    802.11-eh?

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  2. Message to Bell by colenski · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...Hey, Bell, how about completing the fucking Alberta supernet first before you start masturbating with Ted about Canada?

  3. There's already a Canada-wide wireless network by Stavr0 · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's called default

  4. They're not using Haliburton by joelsanda · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did I read that right in the article? They're only budgeting $200M to deploy a nationwide wireless network?

    The Canadians are not using Haliburton.

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